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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Brighton and Hove BN2 0AH
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Foundational Skills: The school places importance on developing pupils’ literacy skills and has comprehensive phonics training for all staff.
Success of the Curriculum: The rich, broad and balanced curriculum is a strength; pupils enjoy their topics and make good progress.
Foundational Skills: Strong grounding in foundational knowledge supports access to wider curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum meets needs of all pupils, including SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities to use independent writing skills across the curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need better activity design for deeper knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading is significantly above national averages by the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders carefully check progress and provide additional support for those who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes, pay attention in class, and behaviour for learning is good.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Prioritized reading; majority are fluent by key stage 2.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are ambitious, follow rules, and show positive behavior.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff lead successful interventions; some less effective.
Support for SEND Pupils: Detailed plans address individual needs with a wide range of interventions and support, resulting in better progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school adapts activities, opened NEST for communication needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is taken very seriously and addressed swiftly; the site is secure and staff care well for pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant around pupils' welfare, and all safeguarding training is up to date.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements and open culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy, safe, and supported in welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school with most recommending it to others.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the wide range of clubs on offer and appreciate the new running track.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers diverse opportunities like Eco-Crew and school council.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers' planning for phonics is systematic and thorough, leading to improved teaching pace.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent lesson planning and new assessment methods show steady writing progress.
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About Us
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 25.8 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.47% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% 13 | 61.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 8.86% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 3 | 64.67% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.6% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 59.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.6% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1